Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando Coming to Kissimmee in 2026

(eap) Lion Star, Everest Place and Paramount have announced their partnership to bring Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando to Kissimmee, Florida. The resort, set to open in 2026 and operated by Lion Star Hospitality (exclusive US licensee for Karisma Hotels & Resorts), will count over 400 hotel rooms and condo units combined. The family-friendly resort will offer a mix of luxurious amenities for adults and fun elements for young Nickelodeon fans. They can look forward to Nickelodeon-inspired rooms, an Aqua Nick Water Park, themed restaurants as well as merchandise stores and meet and greets with popular Nickelodeon characters such as “SpongeBob SquarePants”, “Dora” and the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”.

Image: Courtesy of Lion Star Hospitality Inc. “Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando is poised to set the standard for family vacations, seamlessly blending world-class entertainment with forward-thinking accommodation options,” says Mario Mathieu, SVP Business Development, Design and Construction, Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “As the exclusive US licensee for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, Lion Star Hospitality Inc. is committed to elevating this venture to new heights, ensuring that families and Nickelodeon enthusiasts alike enjoy the Slime of their life. We are thrilled to contribute our expertise to this collaboration, creating a resort experience that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of every guest.”

“The new Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando will bring guests and residents an exciting new way to express their fandom and make long-lasting memories,” states Pam Kaufman, President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences Paramount Global. “I am thrilled that this resort is set to become yet another unforgettable travel destination in our award-winning portfolio, offering top family-focused amenities. This new resort is just one of the many ways we are committed to bringing immersive experiences, attractions and products to fans of Paramount’s brands all over the world.”

The Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort will be part of Everest Place, a multi-billion-dollar project currently underway in Kissimmee, Florida, which will offer not only various hotels and resorts, but also residential real estates, a waterpark, shopping centres, a medical center, office space and conference facilities. ■